I waited patiently for the head to settle in my glass after a vigorous pour into the snifter. Waves of dark brown streaks within the head took on an alien brain likeness. The high alcohol in the beer held the glass lacing intact. Several intense ester-derived aromas arose as the sample warmed,... Read More
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Rodney A. Tillinghast
Beer Judge
Rodney Tillinghast has been pursuing the perfect pint after his first sip of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in a Buffalo tavern in 1988. Since then, he expanded his beer horizons at every opportunity, including homebrewing for the past 25 years, being a BJCP beer judge for 21 years, working commercially as a brewer at Brown’s Brewing Company for a spell, and tasting beer throughout his travels all across the US and abroad. He attained the BJCP rank of National Judge early in 2015.
Rodney presently lives in North Carolina with his “beer widow” wife and two fine sons.
My reviews
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Mischief Managed by Monday Night Brewing was judged as a fruit beer, BJCP style 29A.
Overall, the beer is extremely tart from beginning to finish. The barrel component, when fused with the (as-expected) lactic dryness of the beer, significantly impacts the Berliner Weisse experience,... Read More
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Witbiers often bridge the middle ground between German Weizen and many of the (mostly) stronger, spicier Belgian ale styles. My sample tonight (poured at 47° F) swirled a hazy dark yellow in my glass, a maelstrom of carbonation and white head. The color was spot-on, although its head fell much... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
This oatmeal stout looked stellar in the glass, with a dense head of off-white whipped cream. Some lace streamed down the sides as the beer was sampled. It was a medium-dark brown, with tawny red highlights escaping as I shone my flashlight through it. Aromas detected included biscotti, light... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
This trippel poured a massive white head, whipped cream like, remaining firm. It lasted to the bottom of the glass with some terrific leftover lacing. In the nose, notes perceived included vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and minor amounts of zest fruit. As it warmed, the alcohol became quite... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Don't Call It Hotlanta by Monday Night Brewing was judged as a Double IPA (BJCP Style 22A) The beer poured a hazy dark yellow, with a limp head that doesn’t stand in your way of a freakishly intense hop experience. As sampled, it released a kaleidoscope of hop aromas running the gamut from mango... Read More